The conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) typically revolve around its vast potential: writing applications, automating tasks, or transforming entire industries. However, despite the excitement around AI’s potential, the more pressing issue for many organizations is how to manage the risks of deploying it at scale across the enterprise. This is where AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) comes into play. Forming an integral part of Teneo’s AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (AI TRiSM) strategy, AI-SPM is something that we actively encourage all businesses to consider when deploying AI.

Understanding AI-SPM

AI-SPM, particularly as provided through platforms like Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Cloud, offers comprehensive security specifically tailored for AI deployments. It proactively identifies AI-related assets – such as models, pipelines, and endpoints – assesses their risk posture, manages data governance, and continuously monitors AI activity in real-time.

AI-SPM and Teneo’s Defense-in-Depth Model

Teneo’s Defense-in-Depth framework addresses security at multiple layers: data, applications, endpoints, and networks. By integrating AI-SPM into our AI TRiSM methodology, we extend this security model specifically into the AI domain. This ensures comprehensive protection from vulnerabilities unique to AI, including data poisoning, model misconfigurations, and unauthorized data access.

Why AI-SPM Matters for Enterprises

• Proactive Risk Management: Continuously detects and mitigates vulnerabilities before they become critical.
• Governance and Compliance: Facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards by clearly mapping AI asset visibility and security posture.
• Real-time Monitoring: Detects and prevents sophisticated attacks specific to AI, such as prompt injections and adversarial attacks.

Teneo’s AI-SPM

Through our AI-SPM and AI TRiSM services, Teneo provides enterprises with the necessary tools and support to deploy and manage AI securely. Our services include ongoing asset discovery, automated risk assessment, and comprehensive incident reporting, all of which align seamlessly with organizational security standards and compliance requirements.

Looking Forward

Implementing AI-SPM is more than just managing AI risks – it’s about establishing trust in AI systems, enabling organizations to innovate confidently. At Teneo, we believe AI-SPM is fundamental in maintaining robust security standards, ensuring the reliability and safety of AI across your enterprise.

Interested in learning more about how AI-SPM integrates with your AI security strategy? Schedule a consultation with Teneo today. 

Author: Brett Ayres, CTO, Teneo